Ch 2: 7 diatomic elements Flashcards
1
Q
acronym for 7 diatomic elements?
A
BrNClHOF
2
Q
what are the 7 diatomic elements?
A
Hydrogen
bromine
iodine
oxygen
fluorine
nitrogen
chlorine
3
Q
what are diatomic elements and how are they different from monoatomic elements?
A
Diatomic elements= elements made of diatomic molecules (2 atoms is the building block).
Single atom of a given diatomic element does not exist in nature, only in diatomic form. Monoatomic elements CAN exist as single atoms in nature